Property Market

The secret to successful home buying is in the timing

Buying a new home remains a sensible investment choice, especially with the housing market now showing genuine signs of recovery. But the critical issue of knowing exactly when to buy is still the fundamental key to getting a maximum return.

The high-end bounce continues in London

The bounce in prime central London values has continued in the third quarter of 2009, according to Savills Research. Their index of prime central London property prices rose by 4.0% between June and September this year, following a similar rise in the second quarter.

Reluctant landlords urged to hold steady

With many ‘reluctant landlords’ now looking to return to the sales market as house prices strengthen, those able to continue letting can now benefit from a firming rental market, says email4property.co.uk, the UK’s largest online network of estate agents.

Taylor Wimpey urges buyers to move now or miss out

With the latest positive reports that mortgage approvals are 81 per cent higher this month than in August, Taylor Wimpey South East is urging house hunters in the area biding their time to get the best bargain to make their move now to avoid missing out.

A Place In The Sun Live announces spring 2010 event

APITS Ltd has announced a date and venue for its spring 2010 A Place in the Sun Live event. Once again London’s Earls Court will host the UK’s only dedicated overseas property exhibition providing a premium, central London location for exhibitors and visitors alike.

Neighbour nuisance on the rise

Reports of neighbour disturbance have risen by a third in two years, reversing a decade of improving relations.

Gladedale bursary opens doors for Mesothelioma Self-Help Group

A community donation from one of the North East’s leading housebuilders will enable the region’s largest cancer charity meet the growing costs of its self help group as a result of its growing popularity.

Move with confidence with new 95% mortgage incentive

New homes builder Stamford Homes has launched an exciting new initiative to help customers move with confidence to its developments across the region.

Prime country house prices rise

Prime country house prices rose on average by almost 1% in the third quarter of the year - the first overall increase in the Knight Frank Prime Country House Index since autumn 2007.

Development land values rise

Development land values have risen, albeit marginally, for the second quarter in ro, according to the Knight Frank Development Land Index.

Landlords sceptical of national register benefits

Landlords have warned that the Government's proposed national landlord register for England could deter further investment in the private rented sector (PRS), and could even force some investors out of the sector for good.

Average house price fell 0.1 per cent in August

The August data from Land Registry shows a fairly flat market with a monthly house price change of -0.1 per cent. The annual drop of 9.4 per cent - up from a low of 16.3 per cent in February - takes the average house price in England and Wales to £155,968.